Comparison

Canvas Run vs Morris Nine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Canvas Run

Navigate through levels by expanding your canvas. Enjoy addictive gameplay with simple, intuitive controls.

Highlights
  • Expand canvas to clear levels
  • Easy slide controls
  • Addictive gameplay mechanic
  • Progress through levels
Features
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Make your way through level by creating bigger canvas! Slide easy-to-learn controls with addictive gameplay mechanic!

About

Morris Nine

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Morris Nine is a free game with no ads that does not require a connection to the internet. Place your men, forge mills, and outsmart your opponent in this sleek take on Nine Men’s Morris. Every move is a mind game. Whether you're a casual tactician or a strategy shark, Morris Nine is your arena.

Screenshots

Canvas Run3 screens
Morris Nine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Canvas Run at Free against Morris Nine's $0.99. Canvas Run also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Morris Nine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Canvas Run is free to download; Morris Nine costs $0.99 up front. Canvas Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Morris Nine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, Morris Nine every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Canvas Run versus Morris Nine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas RunMorris Nine
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (35K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooHenning Muller

Bugs and requests

Canvas Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera glitches and falls through the map
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent ball count reductions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to spend gems on upgrades or customization
  • Offline play mode
  • More obstacles and challenges
  • Clearer progression and scoring system

Morris Nine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Canvas Run

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Morris Nine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Canvas Run free?
Canvas Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Morris Nine free?
Morris Nine costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Canvas Run or Morris Nine have ads?
Canvas Run shows ads; Morris Nine does not.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Run or Morris Nine?
Canvas Run ships an update fortnightly, and Morris Nine every 11 days. Most recently, Canvas Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and Morris Nine on October 30, 2026.

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